OWI Warns of Severe European Coal Shortage and Chaos
The Office of War Information warned that Europe faces a severe coal famine next winter that could destroy law and order. A joint report by five agencies and two missions cites world wide coal scarcity, reduced European output, and limited German exports as factors, with U.S. and Canada facing sizable deficits and only hope resting on German mine output.
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Europe
Washington
Office of War Information
OWI
United States
Russia
Britain
Germany
Donetz
Canada
South America
End of Draft Loses Steam on House Panel
Washington reports that the House Military Committee favored keeping selective service for a few more months. Fourteen members told a reporter the draft likely continues for 18 and 19 year olds while calls for abolition or modification persist. They argue the draft remains needed to replace veterans and ensure occupation troops, with anti draft bills kept in committee until enlistments or needs shift.
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Washington
House Military Committee
House
Senate
Sailfish Sinks Japanese Carrier After Radar Battle
Washington reports the submarine Sailfish former Squalus, under Commander Robert M. Ward, sank a 22 500 ton Japanese aircraft carrier Kasuga after a ten hour battle amid a typhoon and heavy seas. Sailfish received the Navy Cross for the success.
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Navy
Portsmouth
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Sailfish
Robert M. Ward
Antioch
Calif
Ward
Oestroyer
Byutes
Labor Day Observance Spreads Across West Virginia
West Virginia marks a broad Labor Day weekend as coal mines close and factories idle. Miners rally with union leaders delivering addresses while law officers urge safe travel to limit accidents. UMW leaders John J. Mates slated to speak at Morgantown rally.
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Morgantown
John J. Mates
United Mine Workers
UMW
Virginia
West Coal Fields
West Virginia
Tiger Of Malay To Be Imprisoned In Philippines
Manila reports Japan's Lt. Gen. Tomoyuki Yamashita, the Tiger of Malaya, will surrender at Baguio Monday morning and be moved to a cell block with 12,000 of his men in healthful surroundings.
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Manila
Japan
Malaya
Tomoyuku Yamashita
Philippines
Baguio
Mercer county schools plan Tuesday 9 a.m. opening
Public schools in Mercer county will open Tuesday at 9 o’clock with trial schedules and locker assignments on day one. About 15,000 to 16,000 pupils are expected in the first week, with 542 teachers in place. Free text books will be provided for grades one through seven, and some eighth graders will receive books as needed.
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Mercer County
Board of Education
C. H. Archer
Archer
County Board of Education
Princeton
High Ranking Japanese Leaders Surrender in Philippines
The five generals and two admirals, the highest ranking Japanese captured in the Philippines, were turned over to American forces after Vice Admiral Puruse surrendered at Infanta. Other captives identified by rank include Lt Gen Kataoka and Lt Gen Fukuei, Maj Gen Majome, Isamu Hirai, Masuo Yoshiki, and Rear Admiral Kaku Harada. Final surrender planned for Monday at Baguio. Nearby surrenders of Halmahera and Morotai totals 41,000. Australian Sixth Division reports preparations for the 18th Imperial Army’s surrender in New Guinea.
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Manila
Philippines
Puruse
Infanta
Luzon
Tadasu Kataoka
Shanpei Fukuei
Takeo Majome
Isamu Hirai
Masuo Yoshiki
Kaku Harada
New Bilibid
Baguio
Islands
Magui
Halmahera
Morotai Islands
New Guinea
18Th Imperial Army
Gen
Acachi
General MacArthur Declares Japan Surrender End of War
General MacArthur announces Japan's capitulation aboard the Missouri in Tokyo Bay signifying V J Day. President Truman proclaims World War II over and calls for a new era of peace and cooperation among nations. Admiral Nimitz signs as U S representative alongside the Allied commander.
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General MacArthur
Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Apanese
Nippon
Truimen
White House
United States
United Nations
Hirohito
Wainwright Thanks Americans for Understanding Surrender
Lt General Jonathan M Wainwright expresses gratitude to the American people for understanding his surrender at Corregidor He says that belief sustained him during three years of captivity The remarks were made in Yokohama during a conference at a prominent hotel and reference MacArthurs support and Roosevelt belief.
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Yokohama
Jonathan M. Wainright
Corregidor
America
Yokohama Y Y
Reports Indicate Jop Brutality Stopped Short Of Mass Killings
Liberated Allied prisoners of war recount beatings hunger and humiliation in Japanese camps near Tokyo Yokohama. They describe inquisition torture solitary confinement and public drag through towns by crowds including hostile women. Officials say no evidence of deliberate German scale extermination. thousands remain detained including 8,000 Americans.
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Ofuna Camp
Yokohama
Kango Cho
Hell Hole
Omori
Tokyo - Yokohama
Cmdr
Harold Stassen
Admiral Halsey
International Red Cross
U. S. Navy
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Japan
Formosa
East Indies
Netherlands East Indies
Germany
Donald Bloodgood
Long Beach
Calif
Tokyo Instay
President Proclaims V Day as Japan surrenders on V J Day
President Truman proclaims Sunday September 2 a day of victory and gratitude marking Japan s formal surrender aboard the USS Missouri. He vows renewed consecration to liberty and honors those killed or maimed in World War II. General MacArthur and Admiral Nimitz address Tokyo Bay as the surrender terms are signed.
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America
Truman
White House
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Missouri
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U. S. Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Douglas MacArthur
Chester W. Nimitz
Pacific Fleet
Wainwright
Perccival
Nimitz
United States
China
MacArthur
What Japan agreed to under the surrender terms
The article lists requirements including acceptance of the Potsdam Declaration, unconditional surrender of armed forces, immediate ceasefire, obedience to the supreme allied commander, and implementing the declaration under allied direction. It also calls for liberation of allied prisoners, safe arrival at debarkation points, and subordination of the emperor and government to the supreme commander.
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Japan
Neff Named Acting President Of West Virginia University
West Virginia University board places Charles T. Neff, longtime secretary and comptroller, in charge as acting president after Charles E. Lawall resigns. The decision aims to provide immediate leadership with the fall term beginning, with no successor named yet.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia University
Charles T. Neff
Morgantown
Charles E. Lawall
Lawall
Neff
Raymond E. Salvati
Holden
Peoemne
Eer
Coporte
Esapeake and
Ohio Railroad
Raymond J.£. Salvati
Beare
Cost Of War Tabulated By Senate Report Figures
A U S government summary reports wartime losses and costs including 284485 killed 6511898 missing 122 prisoners 17300 amputations 7300 deafened 1190 blinded and total outlay of 28718100000 dollars Germany Japan and Russia spent far less. It notes 119346228000 in taxes and debt projections of 208226446700 with 42 billion lent to allies and a 20.3 billion manufacturing expansion. Peak munition workers reached 10300000 with 14070 strikes costing 34787000 man days.
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Washington
Germany
Japan
Russia
Truman
Congress
United States
Officials Eye Future Of Japs
Secretary Byrnes pledged revolutionary political changes in Japan toward a peaceful government chosen by the Japanese people. He warned allies will judge the new regime by deeds, not words, as the world seeks lasting peace. Former secretaries Hull and Stettinius spoke on human system reforms and the threat of modern warfare to civilization. Officials Fye See Page 2
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Byrnes
Japan
Cordell Hull
E. R. Stettinius
United Nations
Formal Action Brings End To World War II
Japan surrendered formally and unconditionally in a 20 minute ceremony aboard the U S S Missouri at Tokyo Bay ending the Pacific war. Key signatures include Foreign Minister Mamoru Shigemitsu General Yoshijiro Umetsu and General Douglas MacArthur with Wainwright Percival and Nimitz witnessing as the war concluded.
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U. S. S. Missouri
Tokyo Bay
Japan
United States Navy
Can
Philippines
Malaya
Pacific
State AP Members To Meet In Charleston
West Virginia Associated Press editors and publishers will gather in Charleston on September 28 for the annual fall session hosted by the Charleston Gazette and the Charleston Daily Mail. The meeting will consider expanding the state AP news service, spot news coverage, features and pictures, and discuss the annual newsphoto contest and key association activities.
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W. Va
West Virginia
Associated Press
C. B Highland
Highland
Clarksburg Publishing Company
Press Club of
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